I am grateful for this comment by littlechicago1. I have always thought that Copperhead Road sounded like a real place.
This is one of the great American songs by one great American artist.
A couple of the comments here refer to the use of bagpipes. They sound more like Uillean pipes or Irish bagpipes. That sound may actually be electronic, either way they add to the 'heritage' feel of the song. Steve Earle is tapping into a deep, long felt and heart felt sentiment about the early settlers and frontiersmen. He sings about generations and the music reflects this. The music is rich in instruments and rhythm. The song is a masterpiece, it even puts Springsteen to shame in terms of combination of lyricism and musicality. You can return to this song any time and it still sounds as fresh.
I too am grateful for the story from littlechicago1. Living in the NC mountains, just across the TN line, for over 20 years, I too have been by Copperhead Road several times in the past. Copperhead Road is in Hampton, TN off of Scioto Road which is in Carter County Tennessee. Just use whatever MAPS program you have on your computer and get directions from your house to Copperhead Road, Hampton, TN ... There you go! I might also add, it is a great ride on your motorcycle :)
I too am grateful for the story from littlechicago1. Living in the NC mountains, just across the TN line, for over 20 years, I too have been by Copperhead Road several times in the past. Copperhead Road is in Hampton, TN off of Scioto Road which is in Carter County Tennessee. Just use whatever MAPS program you have on your computer and get directions from your house to Copperhead Road, Hampton, TN ... There you go! I might also add, it is a great ride on your motorcycle :)
I am grateful for this comment by littlechicago1. I have always thought that Copperhead Road sounded like a real place. This is one of the great American songs by one great American artist.
A couple of the comments here refer to the use of bagpipes. They sound more like Uillean pipes or Irish bagpipes. That sound may actually be electronic, either way they add to the 'heritage' feel of the song. Steve Earle is tapping into a deep, long felt and heart felt sentiment about the early settlers and frontiersmen. He sings about generations and the music reflects this. The music is rich in instruments and rhythm. The song is a masterpiece, it even puts Springsteen to shame in terms of combination of lyricism and musicality. You can return to this song any time and it still sounds as fresh.
I too am grateful for the story from littlechicago1. Living in the NC mountains, just across the TN line, for over 20 years, I too have been by Copperhead Road several times in the past. Copperhead Road is in Hampton, TN off of Scioto Road which is in Carter County Tennessee. Just use whatever MAPS program you have on your computer and get directions from your house to Copperhead Road, Hampton, TN ... There you go! I might also add, it is a great ride on your motorcycle :)
I too am grateful for the story from littlechicago1. Living in the NC mountains, just across the TN line, for over 20 years, I too have been by Copperhead Road several times in the past. Copperhead Road is in Hampton, TN off of Scioto Road which is in Carter County Tennessee. Just use whatever MAPS program you have on your computer and get directions from your house to Copperhead Road, Hampton, TN ... There you go! I might also add, it is a great ride on your motorcycle :)
@mgvsmith how long is the actual Copperhead Road? Is it treacherous? Is it long enough for the sheriff to have been laying in wait for JLP Jr.?
@mgvsmith how long is the actual Copperhead Road? Is it treacherous? Is it long enough for the sheriff to have been laying in wait for JLP Jr.?